Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Mount Charleston

"Photo courtesy of The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian | The Palazzo. Cobblestone walkways, an illuminated painted ceiling, and a quarter-mile-long Grand Canal combine to make a beautiful backdrop for shopping at Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian | The Palazzo. The picturesque retail center features more than 160 signature stores with dozens of the world's premier luxury brands, including Tory Burch, Burberry, Harley Davidson, White House Black Market and Michael Kors."

"We continued walking around through more hotels and ended up at The Venetian. While at The Venetian, we experienced the indoor Gondola Ride (seats 4 people max). What an amazing 15 minute ride!. We were given blue roses before going on the gondola and our guide sang in french!"

"Did you know there’s a 14,000 square foot botanical garden inside the Bellagio?. Each season, the Horticulture and Engineering team transform the Botanical Garden with beautiful flower displays and colors. We visited the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden during the Spring Celebration, which is from March 13th-May 22nd."

"3600 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV 89109, map |   Hours: Open 24 Hrs. The Bellagio does an amazing job at updating their gardens seasonally. We did a post of their 2014 Christmas display, but there’s always something new to see each season."

"In old downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street is a pedestrian-only area with all kinds of unique sites. A five-block section of Fremont Street is covered over with a canopy of LED lights that illuminate the sky in a spectacle of different colors and designs as you walk below. Known as the Fremont Street Experience, each night a fantastic music and visual show takes place overhead."

"Located at 2775 Desert Marigold Lane, 89135 in the Willows Village. The Willows Park is a multi-sports facility, that features lighted fields, a lighted basketball court and a children’s play structure, as well as a linear park which meanders through the village and includes a children’s play area and trail. Four over-sized story book sculptures from Aesop’s Fables- “The Lion and The Mouse” and “The Tortoise and The Hare” – line the 4.6-acre park’s walkways."

"Willows Park in South Summerlin is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 28 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2775 Desert Marigold Lane to see for yourself. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"It’s not just trapeze artists and jugglers that entertain visitors at Circus Circus. The hotel is also home to the Adventuredome — a large indoor theme park with roller coasters, bumper cars, rock climbing, arcades, and much more. Thrill seekers will love the park’s new NebulaZ ride that spins riders through the air, while younger visitors will enjoy the slightly slower carousel or Miner Mike coal train ride."

"Under the big top of Circus Circus at the north end of the Vegas Strip (you can download a free map of the Strip on our site here), you’ll find five acres of indoor amusement park fun, ready for you and your family. Here you’ll find all the rides and games you need to keep your family busy for as long as you want (website)."

"You won’t want to miss this 5-acre indoor amusement park located at Circus Circus in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the Las Vegas Strip. There are so many kid-friendly activities: roller coasters, arcade games, and even a roller skating rink. We always look for a good theme park or amusement park when we travel."

"Shopping in las vegas strip is not complete without paying a visit to the very upscale part of City Center where Crystals is located!. It is a 500,000 square-foot retail and dining experience where you will come face with some of the most exclusive retailers in the world. Head to Wolfgang Puck or Todd English’s restaurant for a meal and end the day right!"

"The Bellagio “O” Theatre Lobby – This 8,000 square foot modern Las Vegas art gallery space features over 20 works by the artist. Crystals Place at CityCenter – View over 50 bronze sculptures displayed in the 3,600 square foot gallery. Richard MacDonald is a celebrated sculptor and leading advocate of the neo-figurative movement in the arts."

"The easily recognizable Crystals at CityCenter brings together couture fashion, gourmet cuisine and high-quality entertainment in an interactive and abstract 21st century park.[Learn more]"

"If you’re a fan of the Food Network, visiting Giada De Laurentiis’ restaurant at the Cromwell Las Vegas may be an item on your “foodie” bucket-list. Well-known for her passion for delicious Italian cuisine, you finally have a chance to taste one of her classic Italian meals. On the menu, you’ll find chicken cacciatore, lemon spaghetti, marsala herb chicken meatballs, lemon flatbread, rosemary focaccia, and rigatoni"

"Eatwell at the Cromwell is a quick-service counter serving up all of the classic fast-food favorites such as pizza, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and sweets. They have breakfast, lunch, and dinner choices with brunch selections on Saturday and Sunday. Eatwell has a small sitting area if you would like to sit and enjoy your meal, but also offers everything to go."

"Centaur Art Gallery is the oldest art gallery in Las Vegas and offers a great collection, especially if you’re interested in purchasing artwork. The gallery, which has a large collection of 19th- and 20th-century pieces, also has contemporary selections and a master collection of artworks from the likes of Pablo Picasso, Renoir, Salvador Dalí, Rembrandt, and other acclaimed artists."

"Centaur Art Galleries is home to one of the largest selections of fine art. The gallery contains works created by the world's most important artists in history.[Learn more]"

"This is the hottest new attraction in Las Vegas that’s a mix of art, shopping, and food. It’s free to enter (though it requires tickets to control capacity) and there are plenty of murals and free art installations to browse. If you want to see certain exhibits, you can purchase tickets separately or as a bundle on the AREA15 site."